Welcome to PhotoWorld-Dubai
A portfolio of business opportunities

PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 is the only international Digital and Imaging trade show of its kind in the entire Middle East and a business opportunity like no other.

The photo industry is synonymous with dynamic product innovations and high growth – these key attributes have made it one of the most dynamic and attractive industries today. Pixels, images and image sharing have become a part of everyday life and new imaging solutions and services are taking birth everyday.

Dubai and the Middle East are no different. The Middle Eastern professional user and tech savvy amateur consumer is part of a market which boasts countries and cities with the highest per capita GDP’s and high net worth individuals. They are demanding the very best the world markets are ready to offer.

The demand for imaging solutions, products and services will continue to see double digit upward growth as the region continues to benefit from proactive investments in trade, commerce and infrastructure. All macroeconomic indicators point to a consumer market which is going to be the epicenter of world trade. At PhotoWorld-Dubai regional markets are your disposal, the exhibition will help you capture, develop and build business in markets which are experiencing extraordinary growth.

Dubai
The success story surges onwards and upwards

Dubai and the UAE’s rapid transformation from an undeveloped desert area reliant on fishing and pearl diving – into a buoyant economy enjoying the benefits of “First World” infrastructure has truly been phenomenal. It is the business hub of the region and is thriving with investment across all sectors of the economy.

Dubai’s mission is simple. According to its rulers it believes in being the pioneer in setting new standards and taking business, markets and investments to record new levels.

The city’s credentials are the envy of most nations. It is strategically located, boasts world class infrastructure, modern laws which are business friendly, tax free haven and enjoys positive brand equity. The city is a market of markets and gives access to 1.3 billion tech savvy consumers from the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and the Indian sub continent markets. It will be host to over 15 million tourists yearly by 2010 and will be a sought after destination for consumers the world over. So it is little surprise that market studies revealed recently that the United Arab Emirates and Dubai account for 85 percent of the Gulf region’s AED 1 trillion tourism projects.

Imaging and associated technology has made successful inroads in the Middle Eastern consumer’s lifestyle. Consumers and professionals across the Gulf and the Middle East desire and demand the latest technology and imaging offerings the market has to offer. With the high penetration of the World Wide Web coupled with state of the art infrastructure the Middle East and surrounding countries are markets which are very attractive for suppliers of traditional and new imaging devices and solutions.

The Middle East and surrounding markets are witnessing phenomenal growth. These markets are emerging as global powerhouses with envious projects which include:

Dubai World Central
World’s biggest and busiest airport handling more than 120 million passengers

Bawadi Investments
World’s biggest shopping area of over 40 million square feet gross leasable area

Burj Dubai
World’s tallest tower with an investment of over AED 74 billion

Dubailand
World’s biggest theme park which is double the size of Walt Disney Resort

Palm Islands
The World and Waterfront – World’s most ambitious made islands

Add to this mix the fact that the region is host to economies of countries like Qatar, Kuwait and UAE which boast the world’s highest per capita income, you know that the Middle East region is becoming the pulse of the world economy.

It is only natural that these markets are consuming products and offerings which are of the highest quality and are technologically advanced. For both first time exhibitors and seasoned exporters to the region the opportunities are enormous. The facilities are world class and there are tangible market segments which are tailor made for international suppliers of photography and imaging products.

With PhotoWorld-Dubai 2009 being held in Dubai – the commercial capital of the Middle East, you will be able to explore and take advantage of business opportunities ranging from launching products to appointing strategic partners for your products and businesses in the region.

The Palm Trunk

The Palm Jebelali - Water Homes